The Lloyd-Jones' Doctrine of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit Based on the Reformed Theological Perspective

Authors

  • Yohanis Runggang
  • Hendry Ongkowidjojo

Keywords:

Baptism with the Holy Spirit, Martyn Llyod-Jones, Reformed Theology

Abstract

The doctrine of baptism with the Holy Spirit remains a subject of theological debate, which has not yet reached a consensus among scholars within the Church traditions. These differences are not only found across church traditions but also within Reformed theology itself, as reflected in the views of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. This article examines and evaluates the main aspects of Lloyd-Jones' thought using the Reformed view as a primary framework. This analysis finds ambiguity in Lloyd-Jones' understanding of the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Although there are differences, Lloyd-Jones's views remain part of the broader Reformed view.

Author Biographies

Yohanis Runggang

Yohanis Runggang is a graduate of the International Reformed Evangelical Seminary master's study program. Currently, he serves as a dogmatics teacher at SMTK SETIA Jakarta.

Hendry Ongkowidjojo

Hendry Ongkowidjojo is the Head of the International Reformed Evangelical Seminary Doctoral Study Program.

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Published

2025-01-13

How to Cite

The Lloyd-Jones’ Doctrine of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit Based on the Reformed Theological Perspective. (2025). Verbum Christi: Journal of Reformed Evangelical Theology, 11(2), 179-207. https://doi.org/10.51688/VC11.2.2024.art5

How to Cite

The Lloyd-Jones’ Doctrine of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit Based on the Reformed Theological Perspective. (2025). Verbum Christi: Journal of Reformed Evangelical Theology, 11(2), 179-207. https://doi.org/10.51688/VC11.2.2024.art5

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